Vice President Vance Criticizes Nike over Alleged Financing of Adolescent Transgender Research: "The Madness Continues Unabated"
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Title: JD Vance Raises Eyebrows Over Nike's Role in Controversial Study
In a recent discussion on "Clay & Buck," United States Vice President JD Vance entered the fray surrounded by opposition to Nike over their alleged financing of a study examining young transgender athletes. Vance, along with other Republican lawmakers, questions the ethics behind allowing males to compete in girls' and women's sports despite biological differences, even with pharmaceutical intervention.
According to reports, at some point, Nike may have backed a study delving into the consequences of "gender-affirming" treatments among young male athletes, purportedly to determine whether it would level the playing field for fair and safe competition in female sports.
Though the company has since told our platform that the study "was never initiated" and "won't proceed," it's uncertain when these decisions were made. Nike has withheld further explanations, despite statements from the study's head researcher, Dr. Kathryn Ackerman, and secondary researcher Joanna Harper, who identifies as a woman, acknowledging Nike's support during interviews.
During the show, Vance spoke about the controversial study and Nike's suspected funding.
"Many corporations, like Nike, fell in line with the cultural mood of 2020-2021," Vance noted. "They probably thought the progressives were poised for victory, so they threw their support behind these issues blindly, not realizing the American public would push back on the nonsense. I believe the transgender issue, specifically hormonal treatments for children and forcing young girls to compete against boys in sports, causing potential injuries, is an issue that has sparked outrage among the nation, even causing certain true believers to abandon it politically."
When discussing the matter with California Governor Gavin Newsom- a prominent left-wing progressive- the state officially declared the transgender issue in sports "unfair."
Title: Vice President JD Vance Speaks About Nike's Role in Controversial Transgender Athlete Study
Perhaps this is why Nike remains silent about their involvement in the study, and there's no mention of it on their website, despite their unwavering support for left-leaning causes. It's also why the company remains tight-lipped about queries regarding their role in the study.
Vance commented, "This is an issue that benefits the Republican Party because it's essentially common sense. People don't want women fighting grown men in sports, especially in contact sports that might lead to injuries for women."
The Vice President also explained his personal connection to the issue.
"I'm a father to a three-year-old daughter, and I'd like her to play sports. I believe sports teach essential life lessons, but I don't want her competing against grown men when she takes part. I think it's simply our biological instinct to protect young women."
Though Nike continues to dodge questions about its part in the controversial study, Vance voiced the importance of being transparent with the American public about political and corporate stances, even when accountability is delayed.
"Our role is to remind the American public of these companies' and politicians' past intentions, no matter how much they may backpedal later," Vance added. "The transgender issue hasn't vanished; politicians have merely become smarter at hiding it."
Enrichment Data:- Purpose: The study aims to assess athletic performance changes in transgender adolescents undergoing hormone therapy and puberty blockers.- Controversy: Opponents argue such studies could enable unfair competition in women's sports.- Current status: Nike claims the study is inactive, but conflicting statements exist regarding their level of financial commitment and the study's research protocols.
New York Times reports that Nike provided funding for the study, which was led by researchers including Joanna Harper and Kathryn Ackerman. Nike has not explicitly confirmed this, but Harper has publicly stated that Nike provided funds for the study. It's essential to clarify the exact nature of Nike's financial commitment and the study's research protocols.
- JD Vance, during a recent discussion on "Clay & Buck," expressed his concerns about Nike's alleged role in funding a study examining the effects of hormone therapy on young transgender athletes.
- The study, led by researchers Joanna Harper and Kathryn Ackerman, aims to assess athletic performance changes in transgender adolescents undergoing hormone therapy and puberty blockers.
- Vance believes that the study could potentially lead to unfair competition in women's sports, a stance that aligns with other Republican lawmakers.
- Nike has been accused of financing the study to determine whether hormonal intervention would level the playing field in female sports.
- Despite Nike's denial that the study was initiated or will proceed, conflicting statements exist regarding their financial commitment and the study's research protocols.
- Vance emphasized the importance of corporate transparency, stating that companies like Nike should be held accountable for their stances on controversial issues, even if accountability is delayed.
- The controversy surrounding the study has sparked a discussion about policy-and-legislation, business, and sports in general-news, with the NFL and American football being particular points of interest.
